Ocean Currents

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What happens to the temperature of ocean water as you go deeper?

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The temperature of ocean water becomes colder as you go deeper.

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How does the salinity of water at the poles compare to that at the equator?

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The water at the poles is more salty than the water at the equator.

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What is the behavior of freshwater in the ocean?

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Freshwater rises in the ocean.

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What is the behavior of saltwater in the ocean?

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Saltwater sinks in the ocean.

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What are the two main types of ocean currents?

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The two main types of ocean currents are surface currents and deep currents.

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What is the primary factor that affects ocean water density?

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Salinity and temperature are the primary factors that affect ocean water density.

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What is the Coriolis effect and how does it influence ocean currents?

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The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth, influencing the direction of ocean currents.

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What role do ocean currents play in climate regulation?

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Ocean currents help regulate climate by distributing heat around the planet.

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What is thermohaline circulation?

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Thermohaline circulation is the global conveyor belt of ocean currents driven by differences in temperature and salinity.

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How do surface currents differ from deep currents?

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Surface currents are driven by wind and affect the upper layer of the ocean, while deep currents are driven by density differences and occur below the surface.